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New Baja Designs & rx350 Retrofit!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by lstrople, Aug 30, 2018.

  1. Aug 31, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    Oowen

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  2. Aug 31, 2018 at 11:42 AM
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  3. Aug 31, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    Im considering building another set. Depends on how much free time I have right now as I just starting jr year at engineering school.
     
  4. Aug 31, 2018 at 1:25 PM
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    let me know if you ever decide on a 2nd set!
     
  5. Aug 31, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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    Almost certainly. Although I do suspect that the original high beams will actually throw light further than the Baja Squadron Pros.

    I've got Baja Squadron Sports in my fog lights. I do love them for what they are, and they do put out a ton of light, but not as far ahead as the stock high beams. The Pros do put out more light than my Sports, but I'm guessing light throw will be fairly similar, if not identical.

    Cool mod, especially the RX350 projector retrofit (that'll be a huge upgrade over stock), but for most people, I wouldn't suggest changing out the high beams.
     
  6. Aug 31, 2018 at 1:59 PM
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    That's really kick ass!!!
     
  7. Aug 31, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    I can say with confidence that the pro's put out at least double the distance as stock high beams. and a overall better color for visibility. The squadron sports are very bright if you have the clear lense not the wide cornering (in terms of distance).
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    I also highly recommend a high beam swap because the light is oriented almost perfect for less glare on the highway. I have a 30" rigid E2 hyperspot in my lower grill and I prefer the baja designs high beams over it because the overall light output is far easier on my eyes.
     
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  9. Sep 1, 2018 at 5:24 AM
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    how long do you think you can leave these on before they emit to much heat for the housing?
     
  11. Sep 1, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    Given that HID and Halogen light bulbs put out way more heat im not to worried about it. Also I only really use them in the highway to there is plenty of air to cool the housing off.
     
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  12. Sep 2, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    @riz_atx We need to give this a go on your headlights!
     
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  13. Sep 2, 2018 at 12:10 PM
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    I saw this and was like yeah! Looks so bad ass and I bets bright as hell
     
  14. Sep 2, 2018 at 12:46 PM
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    Blinding. Especially with the PROs in there.
     
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    Its not that hard to even mount them! all you need to do is drill some holes and make a small bracket to handle the extra weight.
     
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    Damn man those are some sick lights.. Did you get your rear caps from TRS?
     
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  18. Dec 21, 2018 at 2:13 AM
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    I would love to know how long you could run them in there without having any heat issues in the housing. Would be great to have a third set of lights since I planned on having the hi/lo off my rx350s when I did my rebuild. @lstrople where are you going to school?
     
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  19. Dec 21, 2018 at 8:30 AM
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    Nice lights but Bitchin truck!
     
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  20. Dec 27, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    I actually found some better caps on Amazon for the high beams. Low beams I used TRS.
     

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